The Metro North New Haven line will take you from New Rochelle to Grand Central in under an hour for about $9pp (off peak).
There is a lot to do right in town near the hotel. Food, bars, movie theater, shops and much more. A few options are listed below.
We have not been here but it looks good.
We have not been here but it looks good.
Reservations required and they are likely to be booked on weekends.
The Metro North Line runs from New Rochelle (~10 minute walk to the hotel) to the Bronx.
This is a nice town to the north of New Rochelle with a good restaurant scene.